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luey03's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like this would have been a five star read if it had been spread out between two novels. Not much really happened and we didn’t get very fleshed out characters or any explanation as to who the villain really is..? The concept is great and I feel like we definitely get to know Sketch and Rush, the others not so much though. I just wanted more. More backstory, more character development, and more plot involving the actual talents.
riya_555's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
marobbins's review against another edition
4.0
If you have an advanced middle or high school student who loves fantasy/speculative fiction, adventure stories, and stories of friendship, I highly recommend that you give that kid this book! It is a page turner that is great for lovers of suspense and adventure. The characters are very well crafted, and the plot line reminds us of the importance of the imagination, intuition, the unconscious mind, and most of all friendship. Recommended.
lazyowl's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book & thought the premise interesting. Characters with gifts that are enhanced by intuition. Egyptian mythology thrown in. I would say the book is aimed at teenagers/YA, but leaning more to the teenager.
energyrae's review against another edition
5.0
The blurb for this book was interesting, and so I chose to read it, and am insanely glad that I did. While the book needs to lay out the background for each of the students attending the school, it might seem to the reader that they aren't getting to the meat of the book. But it's the backgrounds that get you excited about who you are going to be reading about.
After I "met" each of the characters, they were wooshed together and from their initial meeting, I was hooked. I loved how each of their personalities shined through. It took a while for them to become a true team for a multitude of reasons. The main one being they are teenagers with attitudes, which is what makes them so endearing.
The more they learned at the academy, the more intense the book got. To call forth things that would seem unimaginable in today's world is impressive. I loved each of the connections they made with the other team members, the instructors, and the main military man Miller. I loved their excitement in what they did back home and with everything they learned.
The Intuitives is a fast-paced, addicting, Young Adult novel. I would like to see the authors revisit these characters as they have progressed even further in their abilities.
After I "met" each of the characters, they were wooshed together and from their initial meeting, I was hooked. I loved how each of their personalities shined through. It took a while for them to become a true team for a multitude of reasons. The main one being they are teenagers with attitudes, which is what makes them so endearing.
The more they learned at the academy, the more intense the book got. To call forth things that would seem unimaginable in today's world is impressive. I loved each of the connections they made with the other team members, the instructors, and the main military man Miller. I loved their excitement in what they did back home and with everything they learned.
The Intuitives is a fast-paced, addicting, Young Adult novel. I would like to see the authors revisit these characters as they have progressed even further in their abilities.
sarahtokar's review against another edition
4.0
I usually don't read YA literature, but I am glad I made an exception for this book! I really found myself pulling for the characters as their friendships grew and their mission evolved. The dialog was authentic, the pace engaging, and the writing strong. I can't wait for the next adventure of these young heroes (and their mentor Ammu, of course)!
readbyashleyd's review against another edition
5.0
I want to start this review by stating that I received an arc paperback of the book from the authors in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changes or affects my review.
I was a little bit sceptical at first when I saw that the main characters of this book were quite young. But my worries quickly proved to be unfounded and I was actually quite impressed with how maturely the characters were written and how much I enjoyed them and their interactions!
I was instantly drawn into the story and couldn't stop turning the pages! It's such an unique and interesting concept, I just couldn't get enough of it! I liked that it was kind of like superpowers but at the same time it really wasn't. Each character had such an original ability and I really loved how they all worked together as unit to bring about an incredibly awesome result!
I quickly grew to really love each character as well, despite their ages they really were a great cast of characters. Other than their abilities, they each brought something special to the story and I definitely couldn't pick a favourite if I even tried!
I also very much enjoyed how fast paced and action packed the story was. There wasn't a chapter that went by without an interesting or exciting development and it made the pages fly by. And with the way it ended, it definitely left me wanting, no NEEDING more!
I was a little bit sceptical at first when I saw that the main characters of this book were quite young. But my worries quickly proved to be unfounded and I was actually quite impressed with how maturely the characters were written and how much I enjoyed them and their interactions!
I was instantly drawn into the story and couldn't stop turning the pages! It's such an unique and interesting concept, I just couldn't get enough of it! I liked that it was kind of like superpowers but at the same time it really wasn't. Each character had such an original ability and I really loved how they all worked together as unit to bring about an incredibly awesome result!
I quickly grew to really love each character as well, despite their ages they really were a great cast of characters. Other than their abilities, they each brought something special to the story and I definitely couldn't pick a favourite if I even tried!
I also very much enjoyed how fast paced and action packed the story was. There wasn't a chapter that went by without an interesting or exciting development and it made the pages fly by. And with the way it ended, it definitely left me wanting, no NEEDING more!
gondorgirl's review against another edition
5.0
A superb, character driven contemporary fantasy novel about a group of kids with unique abilities who find that their summer study camp is more then it appears. Appropriate for middle-grade and perfect for YA. Highly recommended!
aandromeda's review
4.25
I would give almost anything to see this become a Netflix series, this needs to be a Netflix series.
This book is a spectacle. It's the kind of story I wish I could write - so unlike anything else I've read and written in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by all ages. There are elements of fantasy / mythology yet it didn't feel like a fantasy book, and the main characters are ages 11-17 yet it doesn't feel like YA. Every character is so cool and interesting and had my full attention (except Sam sometimes, I enjoy a bit of snark, but not the amount she has).
The Intuitives deserves so much more recognition than it has, and I really hope it will one day. But until then, whenever anyone asks for book suggestions I will point (force) them in the direction of this book and wait for them to thank me later.
This book is a spectacle. It's the kind of story I wish I could write - so unlike anything else I've read and written in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by all ages. There are elements of fantasy / mythology yet it didn't feel like a fantasy book, and the main characters are ages 11-17 yet it doesn't feel like YA. Every character is so cool and interesting and had my full attention (except Sam sometimes, I enjoy a bit of snark, but not the amount she has).
The Intuitives deserves so much more recognition than it has, and I really hope it will one day. But until then, whenever anyone asks for book suggestions I will point (force) them in the direction of this book and wait for them to thank me later.